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Topic outline
This is an interactive simulation that aims to help learners understand and practice how to manage a pest outbreak through three key stages: prevention, preparedness and response. Through different scenarios - from a pest threat to an actual outbreak - this course aims to offer a safe, engaging way to test strategy and decision-making when dealing with plant pest outbreaks.This course is part of the IPPC Plant Health Campus. The Campus offers a variety of e-learning courses, guides and technical resources on key phytosanitary systems, with the overall goal of strengthening national phytosanitary capacity.
This simulation has been designed for students, early-career plant health professionals, National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) staff and anyone interested in developing capacity in pest outbreak management.
- Prevention: raising awareness and strengthening border controls to stop pest entry.
- Prepare: strengthening planning and coordination, regulations and surveillance and capacity.
- Respond: acting efficiently and effectively to contain the pest and reduce impact on the agriculture economy and food security.
This interactive game consists of two parts:
- Part 1 – Prevention and preparedness
- Part 2 – Emergency response
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